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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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