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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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