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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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