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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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