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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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