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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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