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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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