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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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