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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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