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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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