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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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