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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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