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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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