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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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