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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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