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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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