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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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