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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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