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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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