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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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