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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students 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 institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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