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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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