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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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