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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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