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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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