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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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