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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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