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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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