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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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