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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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