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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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