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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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