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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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