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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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