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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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