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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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