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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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