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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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