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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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