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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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