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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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