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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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