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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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