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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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