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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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