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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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