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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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