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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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