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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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