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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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