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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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