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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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