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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes 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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