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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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