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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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