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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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