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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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