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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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