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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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