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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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