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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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