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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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