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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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