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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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