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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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