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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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