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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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