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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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