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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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