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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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