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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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