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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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