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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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