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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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