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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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