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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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