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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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