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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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