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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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