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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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