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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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