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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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