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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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