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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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