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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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