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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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