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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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