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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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