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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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