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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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