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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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