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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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