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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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