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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free 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 elearning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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