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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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