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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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