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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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