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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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