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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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