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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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