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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major 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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