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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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