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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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