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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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