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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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