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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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