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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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