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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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