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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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