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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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