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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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