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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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