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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education have enabled students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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