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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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