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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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