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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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