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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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