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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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