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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? 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 MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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