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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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