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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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