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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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