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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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