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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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