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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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