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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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