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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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