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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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