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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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