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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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