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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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