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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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