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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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