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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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