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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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