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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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