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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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