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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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