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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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