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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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