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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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