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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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