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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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