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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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