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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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