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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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