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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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