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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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