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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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