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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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