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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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