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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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