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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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