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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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