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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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