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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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