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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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