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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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