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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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