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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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