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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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