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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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