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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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