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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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