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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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