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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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