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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important 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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