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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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