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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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