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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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