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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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