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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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