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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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