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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing 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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