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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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