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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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