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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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