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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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