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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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