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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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