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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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