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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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