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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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