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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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