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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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