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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? 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 and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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