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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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