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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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