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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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