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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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