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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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