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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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