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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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