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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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