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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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