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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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