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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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