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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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