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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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