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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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