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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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