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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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