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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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