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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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