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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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