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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning enable humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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