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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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