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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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