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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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