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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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