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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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