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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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