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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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