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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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