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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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