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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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