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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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