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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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