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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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