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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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