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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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