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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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