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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important 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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