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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition