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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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