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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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