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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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