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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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