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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively 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 be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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