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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important 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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