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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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