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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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