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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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