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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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