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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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