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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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