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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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