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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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