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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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