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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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