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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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