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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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