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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 students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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