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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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