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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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