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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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