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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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