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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally 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 quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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