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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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