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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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