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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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