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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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