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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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