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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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