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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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