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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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