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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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