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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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