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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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