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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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