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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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