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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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