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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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