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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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