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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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