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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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