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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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