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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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