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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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