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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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