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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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