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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not 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 topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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