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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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