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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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