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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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