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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open education experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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