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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the 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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