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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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