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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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