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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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