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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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