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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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