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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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