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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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