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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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