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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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