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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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