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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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