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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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