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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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