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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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