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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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