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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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