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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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