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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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