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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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