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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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