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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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