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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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