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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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