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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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