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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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