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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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