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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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