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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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