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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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