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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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