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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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