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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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