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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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