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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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