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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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