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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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