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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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