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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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