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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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