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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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