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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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