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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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