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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews 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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