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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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