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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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