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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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