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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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