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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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