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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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