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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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