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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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