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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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