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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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