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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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