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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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