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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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