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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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