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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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