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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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