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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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