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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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