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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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