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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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