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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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