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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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