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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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