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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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