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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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