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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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