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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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