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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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