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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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