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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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