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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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