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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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