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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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