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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the 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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