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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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