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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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