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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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