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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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