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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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