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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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