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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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