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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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