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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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