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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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