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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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