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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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