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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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