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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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