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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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