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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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