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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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