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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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