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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes 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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