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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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