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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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