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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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