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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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