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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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