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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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