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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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