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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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