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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning enable people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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