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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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