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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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