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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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