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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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