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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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