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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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