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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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