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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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