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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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