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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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