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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates 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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