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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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