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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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