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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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