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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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