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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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