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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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