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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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