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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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