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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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