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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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