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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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