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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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