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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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