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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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