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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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