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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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