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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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