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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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