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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students 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 topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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