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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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