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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies 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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