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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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