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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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