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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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