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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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