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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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