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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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