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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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