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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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