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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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