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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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