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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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