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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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