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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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