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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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