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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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