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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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