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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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