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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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