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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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