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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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