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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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