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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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