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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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