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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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