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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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