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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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