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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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