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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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