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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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