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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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