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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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