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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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