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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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