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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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