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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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