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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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