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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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