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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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