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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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