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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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