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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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