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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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