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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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