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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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