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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the 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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