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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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