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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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