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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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