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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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