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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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