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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates 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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