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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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