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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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