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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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