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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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