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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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