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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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