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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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