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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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