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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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