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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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