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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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