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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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