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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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