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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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