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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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