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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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