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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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