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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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