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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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