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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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