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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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