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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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