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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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