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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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