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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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