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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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