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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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