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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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