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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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