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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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