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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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