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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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