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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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