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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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