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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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