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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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