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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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