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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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