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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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