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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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