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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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