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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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