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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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