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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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