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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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