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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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