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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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